KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
134.2 EUR
+1.4 (+1.05%)
Overall KRN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRN against 108 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KRN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KRN has a Return On Assets of 6.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
KRN's Return On Equity of 14.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 76.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.63%, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRN is in line with the industry average of 9.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.24%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KRN (7.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN has a Gross Margin of 53.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 71.30% of its industry peers.
KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, KRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that KRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 98.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KRN has a Current ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
KRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.10, KRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.20%, which is quite good.
KRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 96.42% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.04%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KRN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.62.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRN is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KRN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.21, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRN is cheaper than 73.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KRN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
KRN pays out 28.35% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
FRA:KRN (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
134.2
+1.4 (+1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.53B
Net Income(TTM)289.62M
Analysts81.11
Price Target155.11 (15.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)-2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/B | 2.09 | ||
| P/tB | 2.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
EPS(TTM)9.18
EY6.84%
EPS(NY)10.99
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)6.49
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY9.29%
SpS174.93
BVpS64.21
TBVpS45.3
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number115.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.98% | ||
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% | ||
| FCFM | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 112.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
EPS Next Y14.04%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year61.93%
EBIT Next 3Y24.54%
EBIT Next 5Y16.2%
FCF growth 1Y382.21%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRONES AG?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of KRONES AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.35%.